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20206 minGdoc-short

Rosary

20206 minGdoc-short

A retired nurse returns to the frontlines to fight the virus, becoming one of the Filipino-American nurses disproportionately killed by it.

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A retired nurse returns to the frontlines to fight the virus, becoming one of the Filipino-American nurses disproportionately killed by it.

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Ben Proudfoot

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Rosary Castro-Olega, a retired nurse, returned to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. She joined the fight against the virus in hospitals, risking her health and safety. Castro-Olega became one of many Filipino-American nurses who faced severe challenges during this crisis. The documentary, part of the Cause of Life series, captures her dedication and the tragic toll the pandemic took on healthcare workers. It runs for six minutes and was released in 2020.

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